Volume 47 May 2014

MILFORD

COMMUNITY NEWS

This summer will mark the

second year of projects

funded by the 2012 Road

Millage. The projects

scheduled for this summer

will begin in late April and

run through the end of the

construction season this fall.

Phase II of the 2013 Road Improvement

Program will continue in Fairview Hills.

This project includes concrete repairs

and replacement of asphalt roads. Work

on this project will begin the last week

in April.

The 2014 Road Improvements projects

will include replacement of asphalt and

concrete repairs in sections of the Bon-

nie Highlands neighborhood. Mill and

overlay of new asphalt on Center St.

between Union St. and East St. is also

included in this year’s project.

Huron St. from Main St. to River St.,

including the bridge over the Huron

River will be milled and asphalt overlay

this summer as well. This project is par-

tially funded with State funds.

In addition to these projects, there are a

number of smaller repair and mainte-

nance projects taking place throughout

the Village. These projects include con-

crete and asphalt patching, pothole re-

pairs, and crack sealing. These smaller

projects are aimed at prolonging the life

of existing roads and improving the road

surfaces.

Should you have any questions regard-

ing the construction projects taking

place this summer, please contact the

Village at 248-684-1515.

Water/Sewer Rates

Every year the Village adjusts the water and sewer rates according to the

needs of operating the system.

Beginning July 1, the overall rate for water & sewer is expected to in-

crease by 3%, from $9.03 per 1,000 gallons to $9.31. Currently the

charge for Water Use is $1.58, new rate $1.64, Water Debt is $2.32, new

rate $2.38, Sewer Use is $4.94, new rate $5.05 and Sewer Debt is $0.19,

new rate $0.24. There is no change to the Water Base charge of $12.00

per quarter but the Sewer Base is increasing from $4.33 per quarter to

$6.19 to help fund future Capital Projects.

The annual Village/Township household hazardous waste collection day

(HHW) has been scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at the Milford Civic

Center, 1100 Atlantic Street. Residents may drop off hazardous waste be-

tween 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Village and Township personnel, under the supervision of trained chemical

technicians, will remove the hazardous waste from your vehicle. Please

enter the site from Mont Eagle Street.

Residents will receive the registration card in early May. Residents are

asked to bring this postcard with them, as it is used

to both verify residency and to assign costs between

the Township and Village.

Containers should not exceed 5 gallons of liquid or

40 pounds of solid waste. Do not mix chemicals to-

gether. If possible, keep them in their original con-

tainers with the original label intact.

Please be aware that any type of paint that can be

cleaned up with soap and water is not considered

hazardous waste; cans should be left open to dry and

can be disposed of with your regular trash. Car wax,

furniture polish, and window cleaner can also be dis-

posed of with your regular trash.

Fluorescent lighting—both the long shop lights and the twisted compact

fluorescent tubes—contain mercury vapor, a potent neurotoxin. The bulbs

should never go into the regular trash. Unbroken bulbs should be transport-

ed to the collection site for safe disposal.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Please do not

mix chemicals

together. Keep

them in their

original

containers with

the original

label intact.

2014 Road

Construction Update

PAGE 2 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 47

The Milford Police Department has recently taken complaints from residents who were targets of computer scam art-

ists. The caller will try to convince you there is a virus inside your computer and try to get a password. This will allow

remote access to your computer which will create risks to all your stored accounts, passwords and email. Additionally,

they may try to sell you useless software to protect against viruses.

If you get a call from someone who claims to be a tech support person, hang up and call the company yourself on a

phone number you know to be genuine. A caller who creates a sense of urgency or uses high-pressure tactics is proba-

bly a scam artist.

Keep these tips in mind:

Don’t give control of your computer to a third party who calls you out of the blue.

Do not rely on caller ID alone to authenticate a caller. Criminals spoof caller ID numbers. They may appear to be

calling from a legitimate company or a local number, when they’re not even in the same country as you.

Online search results might not be the best way to find technical support or get a company’s contact information.

Scammers sometimes place online ads to convince you to call them. They pay to boost their ranking in search

results so their websites and phone numbers appear above those of legitimate companies. If you want tech sup-

port, look for a company’s contact information on their software package or on your receipt.

Never provide your credit card or financial information to someone who calls and claims to be from tech support.

If a caller pressures you to buy a computer security product or says there is a subscription fee associated with the

call, hang up. If you’re concerned about your computer, call your security software company directly and ask for

help.

Never give your password on the phone. No legitimate organization calls you and asks for your password.

Put your phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry and then Report Illegal Sales Calls. Go to:

https://www.donotcall.gov/ or https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2.

If you have responded to a scam or believe that someone may have accessed your personal or financial information,

visit the FTC’s Identity Theft Website at http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/. For further information contact the Milford

Police Department at 248-684-1815.

Beware of Computer Related Scams

This year (2014) ALL of the tax due dates fall on a weekend or a holiday.

Aug. 31st Village Tax – Sunday

Sept. 14th Twp. Summer tax – Sunday

Feb. 14th Twp. Winter tax – Saturday / Feb. 16th Presidents day – Monday

Feb. 28th last day to pay taxes – Saturday

Although the due dates on the bill will state the above dates, we will honor the payment as paid on time if presented

on the next business day following the weekend or holiday. As always you may drop your payment in the drop box

located on the right side of the building opposite the front doors. The drop box is emptied daily.

2014 Tax Due Dates

Community Sharing 10th Annual Golf Fundraiser — June 27, 2014

Cattails Golf Club, 57737 W. 9 Mile Rd., South Lyon MI 48178

Registration 8 am, Shotgun Start 9 am, Entry fee $125 per player/$25 lunch only

Continental breakfast ~ Hot dogs at turn ~ Steak lunch ~ Raffles ~ Prizes!

For more information call Community Sharing 248-889-0347

All proceeds benefit Community Sharing Outreach Center

PAGE 3 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 47

The Zonta Club of Milford will hold its second

annual Gala Shopping event fundraiser on

Tuesday, May 20th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

at The Clothing Cove in downtown Milford.

Tickets are $20 and automatically enter your

name into the prize drawings. You need not be present to

win the raffle prizes!! First prize is $500 cash, 2nd prize is

$300 cash, and 3rd prize is $200 cash. There are many other

wonderful prizes including gift certificates to local eateries

and Clothing Cove gift cards!

Your ticket is the entry to a “closed door” shopping experi-

ence with a huge selection of beautiful clothing, jewelry and

accessories. The Clothing Cove will give a $10 store credit

to be used on your purchase of $30 or more that evening.

Shoppers who spend $100 or more receive an additional gift

from the Clothing Cove. Come hungry as there will be a

large selection of delicious appetizers and desserts as you

make your way through the store.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who are Miller Can-

field; Hubbell, Roth and Clark; Sierra Consulting Solu-

tions; Nick Lomako; Huron Valley State Bank; and Se-

glund, Gabe,Quinn Gatti & Pawlak, PLC. Food and gift

cards provided by the Clothing Cove, Zonta Club mem-

bers, Optim Eyes, Fresco Pizza, Honey Tree, Mediterra-

nean Blue Grill, Americus, Milford Baking Company,

Monolo Hair Salon, Schwartz’s Deli, Tavern 131, Dimi-

tris, Huron Valley Chamber, 2 Moms and a Mop and

Jimmy Johns.

You may purchase tickets at the Clothing Cove or by

contacting Cindy Dagenhardt at 248-496-4887 or 248-685

-8731. Cash and checks accepted.

Zonta Club of Milford Gala Event Tax Receipts

If you need a paid receipt for your summer or winter

taxes please include a self addressed stamped enve-

lope or your email address. In an effort to keep post-

age costs down Milford Township is no longer mail-

ing receipts. This includes drop box payments.

HVCA Summer Camps

Art on the River Festival July 19, 2014 ~ 11am-7pm

Located at Dodge Park #5 in Commerce, the Art on the River Festival was created by the Huron Valley Council for

the Arts to provide an opportunity for the community at large to experience and interact with all aspects of the arts.

With music, storytelling, artistic demonstrations and culinary options on site we seek to create a unique and inviting

environment for visitors to enjoy.

Artisans are encouraged not only to display and sell but also to educate visitors and demonstrate their artistic talents

in order to connect with their customer. In addition it is always the mission of the HVCA to provide quality, afford-

able opportunities for Michigan artists to exhibit and sell their original work. This collaboration between quality

and affordability is something that as the HVCA feels is missing from today's artisan opportunity landscape.

We hope you will enjoy being a participant in this year’s event and look forward to working with you to create an

enriching experience for both the artists and the visitors. Apply online at www.huronvalleyarts.org, for additional

information 248-889-8660. 2014 Artist applications are now available.

8th Annual Animation Class 2014 (ages 12+)

Daily, August 11-15, 2014, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Clay Camp Grades 1-12

Daily, June 23-26, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Animal Art Camp Grades 1-5

Daily, June 23-26, 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Comic Books and Cartooning Grades 1-12

Daily, July 21-24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or

Daily, August 4-8 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Middle School Art Camp Grades 5-8

Daily, August 4-8, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Passport to Art Camp Grades 1-12

Daily, August 4-8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Registration forms available at

www.huronvalleyarts.org

for more information 248-889-8660

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VOLUME 47 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5

Dog Licenses

Governor Snyder signed into law P.A. 161 of 2013 last

fall. What this means is the Real property used and

owned as a homestead by a disabled veteran who was

discharged from the armed forces of the USA under

honorable conditions may be exempt from property tax-

es. A veteran must meet one of the following:

Veteran must have been determined by the United

States Department of veteran’s affairs to be per-

manently and totally disabled as a result of mili-

tary service and entitled to veteran’s benefits at

the rate of 100%.

Veteran has a certificate from the United States vet-

eran’s administration, or its successors, certify-

ing that he or she is receiving or has received

pecuniary assistance due to disability for spe-

cially adapted housing.

The Veteran has been rated by the United States de-

partment of veteran’s affairs as individually un-

employable.

You must provide to the treasurer’s office a copy of

your DD214, the letter from the VA describing your

benefit, and fill out the application form. For this year

(2014) ONLY, you may file at the July Board of Review

to exempt your 2013 taxes as well as 2014 taxes. After

that, you will have to file every year with the treasurer’s

office to keep the exemption. Please contact Cynthia

Dagenhardt, Milford Township Treasurer if you feel you

may qualify. Deadline to file is June 30, 2014. 248-685

-8731

Veterans Tax Exemption

2014 Dog licenses are available for pur-

chase without late fees until June 1st.

Current prices are $15.00 for an unal-

tered animal or $7.50 if the pet has

been spayed or neutered. Seniors 65

years of age or older are discounted to $6.75 for a

spayed or neutered pet or $13.50 for an unaltered pet.

These prices are good through June 1, 2014 – after

that date all licenses are considered delinquent and the

cost is $30.00.

Pets with adoption papers dated past the June 1st dead-

line or puppies too young to have received a rabies

vaccination before June 1st will be licensed using the

current prices. Proof of the adoption or change of

ownership is required.

Milford Township accepts cash or checks for tag pur-

chases and you MUST bring in a valid veterinarian

rabies certificate. Dogs are welcome to accompany

their owners. Milford Township also sells the three

(3) year license with proof of a three year rabies cer-

tificate. Cost is three times the current rate.

The 1st Friday of each month the HVCA kicks off a

new monthly exhibition from 7- 9 pm.

May 2 – Meet Photographer Eric Law ~ Exhib-

it :Visible, Yet UnseenJune 6 – Meet Artist Andrea

Worthington ~ Exhibit: Nature’s Delight

July 11 – Meet Painter Janice Dumas ~ Exhibit: My

Michigan

August 1 – Meet Photographer Maurice Sanders ~ Ex-

hibit: Global Faces

September 14 – It’s All About the Horse Artist Compe-

tition

October 3 – Meet Painter Paul Tibedeau ~ Exhibit:

Nature’s Palette

Meet The Artist Gallery Reception

Everyone Welcome!

Garage Sales

Just a reminder that before you put your treasures

out for sale, be sure to pull a garage sale permit.

There is no charge for permits and they are availa-

ble at the Village and Township offices and online.

Sales may run only three days and you may only

have two sales in a calendar year.

Sewer Credits

Applications for Sewer Credits for 2014 will be accepted

beginning May 1 for those Village residents who do not

have a separate meter for outside watering. Applications

are available in the Village office and online at

www.villageofmilford.org under “Online Forms”.

The credits are not processed until after the bill comes

out beginning September 1.

PAGE 6 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 47

2014 Gubernatorial Elections

The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 5th and the General Election is Tuesday, November 4th this

year. Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm.

Offices on the 2014 ballot are:

Governor/Lt. Governor Secretary of State

Attorney General U. S. Congressional Representative

State Senator State Representative

State Board of Education U of M Regent

MSU Trustee Wayne State Governor

OCC Trustee County Commissioner

Supreme Court Justice Court of Appeals Judge

Circuit Court Judge Probate Court Judge

District Court Judge Village Council

Huron Valley Schools Board South Lyon Schools Board

Several as yet undetermined proposals will also be put forth to the voters.

Election Day Information

Something new to you and us this year: On Election Day we will be using laptop computers to issue voters a ballot

instead of a paper poll book. This new equipment was purchased by the Michigan Bureau of Elections with grant mon-

ey from the Federal Government (Help America Vote Act of 2002) and is used throughout the state. The new equip-

ment is designed to expedite the process to issue voters a ballot once election inspectors gain more real-time experi-

ence with it. We kindly ask for your patience on these Election Days while we familiarize ourselves with the new pro-

cess and equipment.

If you are in a hurry to fit voting into your day, please keep in mind that lines are usually the longest from 7:00 – 9:00

am and 5:30 – 7:30 pm. If you think you will be away from the community during the time the polls are open, you

should consider voting an absentee ballot. Contact the Township Clerk’s office at 248-685-8731 to request an absentee

ballot application. Once we receive your completed application a ballot will be sent to you.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Voting

You must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to Election Day and be 18 years old on Election Day to be

eligible to vote in that election.

It is not necessary to bring your photo ID with you to the precinct, but it will expedite the process to issue you a

ballot.

All voters in line at 8:00 pm when the close of polls is publically announced will be given an application and be

able to vote.

The Clerk’s office is always open the Saturday before every election to issue and accept absentee ballots. 2014

Saturday hours are 10 am until 2 pm.

Voting Information

Continued on page 7

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The Township’s Website Gets A New Look!

Township staff has been busy creating a new website to

assist residents with community related information,

events and activities! Check it out at

www.milfordtownship.com. We value your feedback, so

please feel free to contact us with your comments, con-

cerns or questions about it. You can do so by contacting

Holly Brandt, Clerk at clerk@milfordtownship.com or

Cindy Dagenhardt, Treasurer at treasur-

er@milfordtownship.com or calling the office at 248 -

685-8731.

Milford Memorial Cemetery

Fence Project

We are not done yet, but almost. Thank you to all the

residents and friends and family of loved ones interred

at the cemetery for making this project a huge success

by donating over $30,000 since 2011! What a beauti-

ful addition to the eastern gateway of our Milford

Community. Another $15,000 is still needed and our

goal is to finish the project before the snow flies this

year.

If you would like to contribute, any amount is accepta-

ble. Please make checks payable to Milford Township,

write “fence donation” in the memo section of your

check and send it to Milford Township, 1100 Atlantic

Street, Milford, MI 48381. ALL donations are tax-

deductible and a receipt will be mailed back to you.

A voter must sign their own absentee ballot application.

The last day to get an absentee ballot is the Monday before Election Day by 4:00 pm however it must be voted at

the Clerk’s office.

Absentee ballots are opened and counted on Election Day and not before. Ballots must be delivered to the

Clerk’s office no later than 8:00 pm in order to be counted. Postmarked ballots are not acceptable.

Election Day results are electronically transmitted to the Elections Division at Oakland County during the process of

closing the voting equipment after the close of polls. Visit www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections to view results.

Are you interested in serving as an election inspector? Please contact Holly Brandt to obtain an application and in-

terview. You must be at least 16 years old, be detail oriented and focused. Inspectors begin their day at 6:00 am and

are usually finished by 10:30 pm. A training class is given before each election.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming elections, please contact Holly Brandt, Township Clerk at 248 -

685-8731 or email at clerk@milfordtownship.com or visit the Township’s website at www.milfordtownship.com.

Voting, continued from page 6

Memorial Day is a time to set aside our

work to remember and honor those who

lost their lives in the service of our coun-

try and support those who have served or

are presently serving in the Armed Forc-

es.

Rain or shine, please come to the Memorial Day Parade!

Please set aside your other tasks for this day and show

your respect for our veterans.

Veterans are asked to wear their uniform if they have

one, or a piece of their old uniform; a cap, jacket, etc.

Wear any medals, ribbons, badges, on a sport coat or on a

white shirt with dark trousers. All veterans will receive a

special medal for attending. If you have lost a loved one

or have a family member in active services, please con-

sider carrying a “remembrance poster” with their picture

on it. Bring signs saying “Thank you Vets” or “Welcome

Home”.

The parade will be held on the last Monday in May at

11:00 a.m., rain or shine. It begins at the American Le-

gion Hall on Commerce Road and ends at Central Park. If

you would like to march in the parade or would like more

information, contact Tony Puente at 248-684-9919.

Donations are needed and appreciated. Please make

checks payable to American Legion Post 216, Parade

Fund and mail to American Legion, Attn: Tony Puente

510 W. Commerce Road, Milford 48381.

Memorial Day Parade

Dates to Remember

May 17 - Household Haz-

ardous Waste Day Milford

Civic Center 8 am-1 pm.

248-684-1515

May 26 - Memorial Day

Parade Downtown Milford

11 am. 248-990-8384

Village/Township offices

closed.

June 5 - Summer concert

series begins at Central Park

7 pm.

June 7 - Community Picnic

at Central Park 4 pm.

June 27 - Community Shar-

ing Golf Fundraiser

June 30 - Tax bills mailed

Village of Milford Charter Township of Milford 1100 Atlantic Street Milford, MI 48381

POSTAL PATRON

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD: Phone: 248-685-8731 Bldg Official: Fax: 248-685-9236 Timothy Brandt Website: milfordtownship.com Board Members: Supervisor: Don Green Randall Busick Clerk: Holly Brandt William Mazarra Treasurer: Cynthia Dagenhardt Brien Worrell Dale Wiltse Fire Chief: Larry Waligora

VILLAGE OF MILFORD Phone: 248-684-1515 Fax: 684-5502

Email:milfordvillage@villageofmilford.org Websites:

Village: villageofmilford.org Police: MilfordPolice.com

DDA: MeetMeinMilford.com Council President President Pro-tem Terri George Michael Glagola

Council Members: Jerry Aubry Jennifer Frankford Elizabeth Heer James Kovach

Kevin Ziegler

Administration: Manager – Christian Wuerth

Clerk – Deborah Frazer Treasurer/Finance – Penny Ray

DPW Superintendent – Robert Calley Police Chief – Thomas Lindberg Bldg. Director – Randy Sapelak DDA Director – Ann Barnette

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PERMIT #36 MILFORD, MI

Friday Night Live Concerts

Enjoy free concerts in the heart of

Milford’s vibrant downtown. Make it

an evening and visit one of the great

local restaurants before or after the

show!

May 23 – Nick Palise - Sovereign

Blues Band

June 27 – Blue Water Ramblers

July 25 – Crossroads – Youth Jazz

Band

August 22 – Rich Kowalewski -

Brazil & Beyond

(Rain location Milford Presbyterian

Church)